The first attempt at any endeavor rarely goes exactly as planned. Expect challenges, unexpected complications, and moments of partial success. Achieving perfection on the first try is the exception, not the rule.

This is true even when we attempt things for God. Your first time doing any ministry will be filled with disappointment and frustration, but that does not mean you should quit. After the initial action, you will know how to make it better the second time. The next time, you will prepare better, pray more, and listen closely to others’ advice. These lessons transform initial struggles into stepping stones of growth.

Whenever someone shares a story of a ministry effort that didn’t go as planned, I find hope rather than discouragement. I know that each attempt brings wisdom and that the next effort will be better. Actual failure in ministry isn’t found in imperfect first attempts but in giving up entirely.

God values your willingness to serve more than your perceived ability. Growth happens through perseverance, learning, and continuous effort. Your availability matters more than your initial ability.